RIVER DRAGONS DROP GAME TWO IN OVERTIME, 3-2

COLUMBUS, GA. — The Columbus River Dragons were defeated by the Pee Dee IceCats by a final score of 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia.

Trevor Babin, coming off a dazzling 45-save performance in Game 1, started in net for Columbus, while former FPHL Goaltender of the Year Breandan Colgan got the nod for the first-year Pee Dee IceCats.

1:10 into the game, Patriks Marcinkevics took advantage of a defensive zone giveaway, going backhand forehand on Trevor Babin to open the scoring. 

At 13:36, Ryan Hunter scored his first power play goal of the Commissioner's Cup Playoffs, assisted by Alex Storjohann and Kyle Moore. 

The River Dragons took the lead at 3:03 of the second period, as Brodie Thornton completed a perfect odd-man rush, scoring his second goal in as many games. The tally for Thornton was assisted by Jestin Somero and Tyler Barrow. 

At 19:35 of the third period and with the net empty, Dominiks Marcinkevics brought his team back to an even score. 

Pee Dee won in overtime. Vadim Frolov scored for the IceCats on a one-timer from the mid-slot. 

Trevor Babin took the loss for Columbus, while Colgan picked up the win for Pee Dee.

"We played a great game," Head Coach Jerome Bechard said. "The IceCats obviously scored some timely goals. I thought we played our game, but the clinching contest is always the toughest. Trevor Babin played great once again, and I do think we deserved better in some areas. It is what it is, though! Looking forward to tomorrow."

The River Dragons and the IceCats will face off in a win or go home game three tomorrow night, with the puck expected to drop at 6:05 p.m. Snag your tickets HERE!